Aljamain Sterling proposes bantamweight title fight against Petr Yan to headline UFC 256
After Petr Yan won the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 251 this summer, all eyes turned to the presumptive next title bout: a scrap between Yan and Aljamain Sterling. And despite the delay in booking the fight, Sterling remains confident he will challenge for the UFC bantamweight title this year, and now he’s even got […]
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Best materials for border molding in complete dentures fabrication
Edentulous jaw is a condition where either the upper (maxilla) or the lower (mandible) jaw is missing all teeth. In medical practice, it could be treated by placement of a complete denture. Previous research has already pointed that the application of a border molding procedure (or functional shaping) results in significantly fewer cases of pressure […]
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Storm-weary U.S. energy producers, refiners prep for hurricane strike
HOUSTON – Oil and gas workers withdrew en masse from offshore production facilities, and onshore refineries began storm preparations on Wednesday as Hurricane Delta was forecast to intensify into a powerful, Category 3 storm as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico. Delta’s winds declined to 105 miles per hour (169 kph) as it tore across […]
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Roku’s Streambar is a compact soundbar with built-in streaming smarts
A year after Roku announced its Smart Soundbar, the company is back with the Streambar, which combines a compact soundbar with a 4K / HDR streaming device. It’s compatible with all the apps and services you’d expect from Roku, and it combines this with four full-range speaker drivers to fill your living room with stereo […]
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Twelve arrested in major people smuggling bust
Twelve suspects were arrested in a Europol dismantling of a people smuggling ring in cooperation with the Dutch, Belgian, French and English authorities. According to Europol, the suspects smuggled a large number of migrants in life-threatening conditions through the English Channel. The suspects were arrested in a two-day long operation on Monday and Tuesday. Seven […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov explains strategy to beat Justin Gaethje, reveals prediction for UFC 254 main event
Through 28 fights and 28 victories, Khabib Nurmagomedov has rarely tried to hide the strategy he plans to use to dismantle and otherwise dominate his competition and that’s not going to change ahead of his next title defense at UFC 254. On that night, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion will seek to unify his title […]
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Research identifies sperm biomarker associated with couples’ pregnancy probability
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have identified a single-measure biomarker in sperm mitochondrial DNA that may predict male reproductive health and pregnancy success. The discovery applies not just to couples seeking care for infertility but also for the general population. This biomarker could become a more accurate predictor of male infertility than semen […]
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BHP completes production shutdowns on Shenzi, Neptune platforms
HOUSTON – BHP Group Ltd completed shutting production and evacuating workers from the Shenzi and Neptune platforms in the U.S.-regulated northern Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Delta, a company spokeswoman said on Wednesday. “We have successfully evacuated and shut-in both the Shenzi and Neptune facilities,” said BHP spokeswoman Judy Dane.
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The new Roku Ultra has Dolby Vision and improved Wi-Fi performance
It’s fall, so that means it’s time for the annual refresh of Roku hardware. In addition to the Streambar announced today, the company’s streaming player lineup is led by a refreshed Roku Ultra. For the first time, the flagship device now supports Dolby Vision HDR. Many Roku TVs already offer the format, but so far […]
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